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Whatcha Gonna Do When Your Police Chief Can’t Defend You…

I subscribe to many local new sources directly through my Facebook feed. You can imagine my shock and surprise when I sat down last night and read the blaring headline, “Police Chief Reprimanded.” There is no way to sugarcoat the rest of this story unless you start eating powdered donuts, while you wonder aloud about […]

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What Hiring Experiences and Thanksgiving Leftovers Have in Common

Thanksgiving dinner is over, but there is plenty of food left.  Personally, in my opinion, the leftovers are the best part about Thanksgiving, or any meal, for that matter. As I sat Sunday night over an extra-large helping of stuffing, I reflected over my past hiring experiences, and I found a connection between Thanksgiving leftovers […]

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Inside Out: The Most Important Lesson I Learned

Have you seen the new movie “Inside Out”? No matter your age, this is a great movie for all ages. I won’t ruin the movie for you or give away any spoilers, but there are many deep lessons in the movie that I walked away with that can help you be a better employer. However, one lesson […]

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Job Interview Manners Suggestions and Tips

It’s officially May, and “may” we suggest a few job interview manners that are crucial in impressing during job interviews. Oh, and these tips go both ways for the job interviewer and interviewee. First, turn your cell phones off. It is really rude to be conducting a conversation with someone, only to have them look […]

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It’s Official: Spring Cleaning Time Is Here

Spring has officially sprung and it’s time to spring clean your office or workspace – and we’re not talking about necessarily breaking out the cleaning supplies. Looking at any kind of big job may seem daunting, but spring cleaning an office is well worth your time and may just end up in extra productivity and […]

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Equal Employment Opportunity Questions for Employers

Many employers wonder about this thing called “EEO” and whether they need to worry about it. Short answer, “YES!” Let’s learn more about what Equal Employment Opportunity questions that employers need to learn. From the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) website: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that […]

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Accepting Online Job Applications for My Business

Many small business owners, CEOs and human resource managers commonly ask the question, “How can I receive online job applications for my business?” Many people have tried creating their own home-grown systems using Google Docs and other forms, only to be frustrated by the difficulty in customizing their application to suit their needs, as well as […]

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It’s Finally Here! Application Data Export and CRM Integration

Yes, it’s finally here! You can now export and download applicant data in bulk. Actually, what we built was a mechanism for you to download the data OR use the same URL as a data feed for your favorite CRM product. So, whether you are a Microsoft Excel aficionado or you use a CRM product […]

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Is There an Evil Side to Going Digital?

Going digital for your online job applications isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, there are quite a few drawbacks to accepting employment apps digitally, and we have spent the time to outline the evil side of going digital for your online hiring needs. No more paper. When you decide to start hiring […]

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Exploring the Phrase “Everything Is Awesome”

OK, I’ll admit it: I recently watched “The Lego Movie” with my kids. The “Everything Is Awesome” song is still stuck in my head. Did you know there is a 10-hour YouTube video that repeats that song over and over? Someone has too much time on their hands. As an almost 40-year old, should I be […]